Brazilian Stocks Tumble and the Real Sinks After Lula's Surprise Win
Brazilian stocks fell sharply after Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro, a candidate prediction markets had given an 80% chance. The iShares Brazil ETF dropped as much as 26%, while the dollar rose as much as 12% against the real. The sharp repricing shows how quickly markets can move when an election result departs from expectations.
Why it matters
- The iShares Brazil ETF fell as much as 26% in the sell-off.
- The dollar climbed as much as 12% against the Brazilian real.
- Prediction markets had given Flávio Bolsonaro an 80% chance, so the result was a major surprise.
What to watch next
Watch the dollar-real exchange rate and Brazilian equity moves in the days ahead to see whether the sell-off continues or stabilizes.
